Description
The City of Elizabeth is seeking a qualified consulting firm to conduct a comprehensive feasibility study for a new commuter ferry service linking Elizabeth, New Jersey, to Manhattan, New York. The study will encompass data collection, stakeholder coordination, technical and environmental analyses, conceptual and 10 % design work, ridership and economic forecasting, cost‑effectiveness review, permitting strategy, risk assessment, and a full set of deliverables including a purpose‑and‑need statement, conceptual designs, a detailed feasibility report, project schedule, community‑engagement plan, and fiscal analysis. The contract will be cost‑reimbursement with a fixed‑fee component and must satisfy federal Brooks Act procedures, DBE/ESBE participation requirements, and Buy‑America rules.
• Multi‑disciplinary engineering and planning work (civil, structural, marine, environmental, transportation).
• Development of conceptual ferry terminal designs and evaluation of electric‑ferry options.
• Required deliverables: purpose‑and‑need, 10 % design drawings, full feasibility report, stakeholder‑engagement plan, cost estimates, and schedule.
• Contract type: cost‑plus‑fixed‑fee; duration 12 months; DBE/ESBE minimum 9.95 % participation; extensive insurance and certification requirements.